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Chapter 8 Safety Equipment Chapter 8 Safety Equipment
Chapter 8 Safety Equipment Chapter 8 Safety Equipment
Chapter 8 Safety Equipment
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Suggested safety equipment, over and above the required equipment is:
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First aid kit and manual
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Boat hook
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Tool kit
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Adequate number and size of line. Bow lines should be at least 1/3 longer than the boat’s length and
stern lines at least as long as the boat. When operating in areas with unusually high tidal range, this
should be lengthened. The minimum size line for a small boat is 3/8” diameter 3 strand nylon. Refer
to one of the listed references in the Appendix for a complete discussion on line size relative to boat
length.
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Waterproof flashlight, with good batteries
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Spare batteries
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Spare boat keys
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Binoculars
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Tow line. This should be a minimum of 50’ long with at least one size increase over the boat’s
mooring lines.
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Day/Night visual distress signals
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Local charts and compass
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Properly sized anchor and line
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Fenders of the proper size
Always carry water, even for a 10 minute cruise.
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In addition to the required equipment, and the suggested inshore equipment, there is additional equipment
which is prudent to have when venturing offshore. No matter what the conditions at the start of the trip,
the situation can change rapidly and all your equipment and skill can be required to safely bring your crew
home to safety.
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VHF radio
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A supplemental, portable VHF is also a good back-up
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Sunscreen
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Spare propeller, changing tools and propeller hardware and the knowledge of how to properly
change it, if required
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Extra clothing for changeable weather conditions
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Spare anchor with sufficient line for the water depth
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Mirror
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Spare fuses
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Jumper cables
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Fresh drinking water
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Charts